- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$72
Fastest journey
3 h 22 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Emsdetten to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Emsdetten to Amsterdam will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
It's difficult to get from Emsdetten to Amsterdam without transferring at least 3 times.
20350 · IC 17922 · IC 722+
90266
20350 · IC 1722 · ICD 1822+
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20350 · IC 1722 · IC 1524+
90266
10200 · IC 3020 · IC 3522+
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90301+
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20350 · IC 1722 · ICD 1822+
90266
20350 · IC 17922 · IC 722+
90266
20350 · IC 1722 · IC 1524+
90266
10200 · IC 3020 · IC 3522+
90301
10200 · IC 3020+
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20006Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Emsdetten to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $216.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $439 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 17m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Emsdetten to Amsterdam:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Emsdetten to Amsterdam costing on average $55 (€46).
A bus is $414 (€342) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Emsdetten to Amsterdam costing on average $439 (€363).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Flight takes on average 7h 17m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (2h 38m by train vs 2h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $55 (€46) compared to roughly $47 (€39) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Emsdetten to Amsterdam trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:55 AM Emsdetten | 3h04 | 9:59 AM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 26 | |||||
10200 · IC 3020+ 20006+ 90301 | 12:02 AM Emsdetten station | 8h33 | 8:35 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
10200 · IC 3020 · IC 3522+ 20006 | 12:02 AM Emsdetten station | 8h32 | 8:34 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 transfers | |
20350 · IC 1722 · ICD 1822+ 90266 | 5:21 AM Emsdetten station | 3h22 | 8:43 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
20350 · IC 17922 · IC 722+ 90266 | 5:21 AM Emsdetten station | 3h27 | 8:48 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
20350 · IC 1722 · IC 1524+ 90266 | 5:21 AM Emsdetten station | 3h38 | 8:59 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Emsdetten to Amsterdam run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:16. The fastest train covers the 112 miles (181 km) distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 112 miles (181 km) |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 9:16 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
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Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small tips for hotel staff are optional.
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